Escarole is the broad-leafed version of endive. Of all the members of the endive family, Escarole has the most mild bitter taste With its broad leaves, Escarole more looks like a traditional large head of “leaf lettuce” than does curly-leaved endive. Escarole’s have jaggedy edges and are somewhat crumpled. It has bright green leaves outside,…
Endive
Green Curled Endive
When someone says Endive, they generally mean this kind with small, curly leaves. All its leaves are crunchy and slightly bitter. The outside leaves are green; the inside leaves are pale green or creamy-white. The outside leaves are stronger-tasting than the inside ones. Varieties include Lora, Salad King (a standard now in South-western American farm…